MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / HOUSING AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF STANTON
JOINT REGULAR MEETING MAY 13, 2025
CLOSED SESSION None.
2. CALL TO ORDER STANTON CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY /
HOUSING AUTHORITY JOINT REGULAR MEETING
Theral p.m. Success aery Housing Authority meeting was called to
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Supervisor Doug Chaffee, Fourth District, Orange County Board of Supervisors.
ROLL CALL
Present: Council/Agency/Authority Member Barrios, Council/Agency/Authority Member Taylor, Council/Agency/Authority Member Warren, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chairman Torres, and Mayor/Chairman Shawver.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
A. The City Council proclaimed the week of May 18-24, 2025, as National Public Works Week within the City of Stanton and presented a proclamation to the City's Public Works Department, which was accepted by Mr. Jorge Guadarrama, Facilities Maintenance Supervisor.
B. Introduction by Supervisor Doug Chaffee, Fourth District, Orange County Board of Supervisors and presentation by Dr. Michele Wood, Cal State Fullerton in partnership with the Office of Supervisor Doug Chaffee, sharing their mission with the City Council and providing information on their Healthcare Ambassador Program.
C. Presentation by Mr. Eric O'Donnell, Director and Ms. Anastasia Heaton, Senior Associate, Townsend Public Affairs, providing the City Council with an update on State and Federal Legislation.
D. Ms. Hannah Shin-Heydorn, City Manager, presented an update on the City's homeless outreach activities.
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6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Shawver requested to pull Items 6F, 6M, and 6N from the consent calendar for separate discussion.
Council Member Taylor requested to pull Item 6l from the consent calendar for separate discussion.
Motion/Second: Shawver/Taylor
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5 (Barrios, Shawver, Taylor, Torres, and Warren)
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion unanimously carried:
CONSENT CALENDAR
6A. MOTION TO APPROVE THE READING BY TITLE OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS. SAID ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS THAT APPEAR ON
THE PUBLIC AGENDA SHALL BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND FURTHER
READING WAIVED
The City Council/Agency Board/Authority Board waived reading of Ordinances and Resolutions.
6B. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
The City Council approved demand warrants dated April 4, 2025 - April 17, 2025, in the amount of $1,788,298.27.
6C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority approved Minutes of Special and Joint Regular Meeting - April 22, 2025.
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6D. MARCH 2025 INVESTMENT REPORT
The Investment Report as of March 31, 2025, has been prepared in accordance with the City's Investment Policy and California Government Code Section 53646.
1. The City Council finds that this item is not subject to California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Sections 15378(b)(5) (Organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment); and
2. Received and filed the Investment Report for the month of March 2025. 6E. MARCH 2025 INVESTMENT REPORT (SUCCESSOR AGENCY)
The Investment Report as of March 31, 2025, has been prepared in accordance with the City's Investment Policy and California Government Code Section 53646.
1. The Successor Agency finds that this item is not subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA") pursuant to Sections 15378(b)(5) (Organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment); and
2. Received and filed the Investment Report for the month of March 2025. 6G. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STANTON,
CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR
THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR STANTON LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
On January 28, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-05, initiating proceedings for the annual levy of assessments and ordered the Engineer to prepare a report in accordance with Section 22565 et seq. of the State of California Streets and Highways Code. The Engineer has filed a report with the City Clerk in compliance with Council direction. The proposed resolution would preliminarily
1. The City Council finds that this item is not subject to California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly, or indirectly); and
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2. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-11, preliminarily approving the Engineer's Report for the annual levy of assessments for the Stanton Lighting and Landscaping District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2025-26, entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STANTON, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE
ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF
ASSESSMENTS FOR STANTON LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING
DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1,
2025, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026."
6H. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STANTON,
CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT THE
ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR IMPROVEMENT, MAINTENANCE, AND
SERVICING OF LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF
THE TERRITORY INCLUDED IN THE STANTON LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 PURSUANT TO THE
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 AND APPOINTING A TIME AND
PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS THERETO
On January 28, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-05, initiating proceedings for the annual levy of assessments and ordered the Engineer to prepare a report in accordance with Section 22565 et seq. of the State of California Streets and Highways Code. The Engineer has filed a report with the City Clerk in compliance with Council direction. The proposed resolution would declare the City Council's intention to levy and collect the assessments and set the required public hearing for Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
1. The City Council finds that this item is not subject to California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly, or indirectly); and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-12, declaring its intention to levy and collect the annual assessments for Stanton Lighting and Landscaping District No. 1, entitled:
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"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STANTON, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY
AND COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR IMPROVEMENT,
MAINTENANCE, AND SERVICING OF THE TERRITORY
INCLUDED IN THE STANTON LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING
DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 PURSUANT TO THE
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 AND APPOINTING
A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS THERETO";
3. Scheduled the public hearing to consider the assessments for Fiscal Year 2025- 26 on June 10, 2025.
AUTHORITY TO ADVERTISE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STANTON
COMMUNITY CENTER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - HEATING, VENTILATION
AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) REPLACEMENT
The plans, specifications, and necessary documents for the Stanton Community Center Improvement Project - HVAC Replacement are complete. The City Engineer is recommending City Council approve the specifications and plans for bidding, subject to revision by the City Engineer and the City Attorney, to ensure the construction contract is awarded in an efficient and timely manner. The Project plans and specifications are available in the City Engineer's Office for review.
1. The City Council finds that this project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), Class 2, Section 15302 as replacement of existing structures and facilities; and
2. Approved the bid specifications and plans, subject to revisions required by the City Engineer and the City Attorney; and
3. Authorized and advertised for bids the Stanton Community Center Improvement Project - HVAC Replacement.
AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2024/2025 SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT (TASK CODE NO. 2025-301) Two bids for the FY 2024/2025 Sewer Rehabilitation Project were opened on April 14, 2025. Based on the post-bid analysis of the bids received, staff has determined the bid submitted by Tunnelworks Services, Inc. to be the lowest responsible and responsive bid at $279,375.
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1. The City Council finds that this project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), Class 1, Section 15301(b) as maintenance, repair, and minor alteration of existing publicly owned sewerage utilities; and
2. Awards a construction contract for the FY 2024/2025 Sewer Rehabilitation Project to Tunnelworks Services, Inc. for the bid amount of $279,375 and rejected all other bids; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to bind the City of Stanton and Tunnelworks Services, Inc. in a contract for the construction; and
4. Authorized the City Manager to approve contract change orders, not to exceed $27,938.
6L. APPROVAL OF THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR TREE
MAINTENANCE, PLANTING, AND REMOVAL SERVICES WITH GREAT SCOTT TREE SERVICES, INC.
Great Scott Tree Services, Inc. (GSTS) has been trimming and maintaining the City's trees since 2011. The term of the current agreement is July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2026. Staff is proposing a third amendment to allow for additional tree maintenance services in addition to memorializing the commitment to prepare a complimentary Citywide Tree Inventory utilizing Geographic Information System (GIS) data. Staff is recommending increasing the Fiscal Year 2024/25 annual not-to- exceed compensation amount by $40,000, for a new not-to-exceed annual compensation amount of $140,000 and a new total contract not-to-exceed compensation amount of $820,000.
1. The City Council declared this project to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act, Class 1, Section 15301(h) as maintenance of existing landscaping; and
2. Approved the Third Amendment to the existing agreement with Great Scott Tree Services, Inc. and allowed the City Attorney to make minor edits as necessary rior to the execution of the Third Amendment; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute the Third Amendment to the Agreement with Great Scott Tree Services, Inc.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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6F. MARCH 2025 GENERAL FUND REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT; HOUSING AUTHORITY REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT; STATUS OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM; RATIFY PAYMENTS TO QUALITY
MANAGEMENT GROUP FOR TINA PACIFIC PROPERTY IMPROVEMENTS The Revenue and Expenditure Reports for the month ended March 31, 2025, have been provided to the City Manager in accordance with Stanton Municipal Code Section 2.20.080 (D) and are being provided to the City Council. This report includes information on both the City's General Fund and the Housing Authority Fund. in addition, staff is requesting a ratification of $110,846.30 for payments already made to Quality Management Group for property improvements made at 8910 Tina Way Units A, C and D. Lastly, staff seeks authorization from the City Council to approve an additional $57,389.24 to Quality Management Group for the remaining balance to complete property improvements for 8910 Tina Way Units C and D.
Motion/Second: Shawver/Taylor
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5 (Barrios, Shawver, Taylor, Torres, and Warren)
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion unanimously carried:
1. The City Council finds that this item is not subject to California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Sections 15378(b)(5) (Organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment); and
2. Received and filed the General Fund and Housing Authority Fund March 2025 Revenue and Expenditure Reports and Status of Capital Improvement Projects for the month ended March 31, 2025; and
3. Ratified $129,926.30 in payments made to Quality Management Group for Tina Pacific property improvements; and
4. Authorized additional payments to Quality Management Group totaling $57,389.24 upon completion of the Tina Pacific property improvements.
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6l. RENEWAL OF DECLARATION THAT AN EMERGENCY CONDITION EXISTS
ARISING FROM DAMAGE TO THE WESTERLY END STANTON PARK
PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
Consideration of the City Council to continue declaring the repair an emergency.
The westerly end pedestrian bridge at Stanton Park has been damaged and unusable since June 2023. The pedestrian bridge is a major pedestrian walkway serving many of the residents of the City.
Motion/Second: Taylor/Torres
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5 (Barrios, Shawver, Taylor, Torres, and Warren)
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion unanimously carried:
1. The City Council declared that this item is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3); and
2. Finds that the City Council continues declaring the repairs an emergency. 6M. ACCEPTANCE OF THE STANTON CITY HALL FIRE ALARM UPGRADE PROJECT (TASK CODE NO. 2022-834) BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF STANTON, CALIFORNIA
The Stanton City Hall Fire Alarm Upgrade Project consisting of the design and upgrade of the existing fire alarm system is now complete. The final construction cost for the project was $182,376, the contract award amount. The City Engineer, in his judgment, certifies that the work was satisfactorily completed as of April 15, 2025, and recommends that the City Council accept the completed work performed on this project.
Motion/Second: Shawver/Torres
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5 (Barrios, Shawver, Taylor, Torres, and Warren)
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion unanimously carried:
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1. The City Council declared this project categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act, Class 1, and 15301(a); and
2. Accepted the completion of improvements for the Stanton City Hall Fire Alarm Upgrade Project, as certified by the City Engineer, and affixed the date of April 15, 2025, as the date of completion of all work on this project; and
3. Approved the final construction contract amount of $182,376 with Climatec, LLC;
4. Directed the City Clerk within ten (10) days from the date of acceptance to file the Notice of Completion with the County Clerk-Recorder of the County of Orange; and
5. Directed City staff, after thirty-five (35) days has elapsed from the filing of the "Notice of Completion" with the County Clerk-Recorder, to make the retention payment to Climatec, LLC in the amount of $9,118.80.
6N. AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. FOR CROSSING GUARD SERVICES AND
APPROVE THE COOPERATIVE COST SHARING AGREEMENTS WITH
SAVANNA SCHOOL DISTRICT AND MAGNOLIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
The City has been providing crossing guard services at three nearby schools. City staff released a Request for Proposals (RFP) soliciting proposals to provide crossing guard services at those same schools for four intersections. Staff recommend awarding a two-year agreement to All City Management Services, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $156,000 or $78,000 annually. Additionally, staff is requesting approval of the Cooperative Cost Sharing Agreements between the City and Savanna School District and the City and Magnolia School District to formalize the responsibilities of all parties involved in the cost-sharing arrangement for these services.
Motion/Second: Shawver/Torres
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5 (Barrios, Shawver, Taylor, Torres, and Warren)
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion unanimously carried:
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1. The City Council declared this action to be categorically exempt under the California Quality Act ("CEQA"), since the action herein does not constitute a "project" as defined by Section 15378 of the CEQA guidelines; and
2. Awarded a Professional Services Agreement to All City Management Services, Inc. to provide crossing guard services for two years in an amount not-to-exceed $156,000 or $78,000 annually; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to bind the City of Stanton and All City Management Services, Inc. in an Agreement to provide the services; and
4. Approved the Cooperative Cost Sharing Agreement between the City of Stanton and the Savanna School District for sharing costs for crossing guard services, subject to revisions deemed necessary by the City Attorney; and
5. Approved the Cooperative Cost Sharing Agreement between the City of Stanton and the Magnolia School District for sharing costs for crossing guard services, subject to revisions deemed necessary by the City Attorney; and
6. Authorized the City Manager to execute the Cooperative Cost Sharing Agreements with the respective School Districts.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7A. AB 2561 - VACANCY, RECRUITMENT, AND RETENTION EFFORTS This report provides an update on position vacancies as of May 1, 2025, and outlines current recruitment and retention efforts in compliance with Assembly Bill (AB) 2561 - Local Public Employees; Vacant positions.
Staff report by Ms. Cynthia Guzman, Human Resources/Risk Manager.
The public hearing was opened.
No one appearing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Motion/Second: Warren/Barrios
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5 (Barrios, Shawver, Taylor, Torres, and Warren)
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion unanimously carried:
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1. The City Council declared that this project is exempt from the California administrate ay An a lie, sen as purses or supples.,
personnel-related actions, general policy or procedure making; and
2. Conducted a public hearing and received public input; and
3. Received and filed the report.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None.
9. NEW BUSINESS
9A. APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO WASTE DISPOSAL AGREEMENT
WITH COUNTY OF ORANGE
Solid waste disposal at Orange County landfills is governed by a Waste Disposal Agreement (WDA), under which cities and sanitary districts agree to deposit certain waste exclusively at County landfills in exchange for low, stable rates. The current WDA, established in 2009 and later extended through June 30, 2025, is now under renegotiation by the Orange County City Manager Association (OCCMA) and OC Waste & Recycling (OCW&R). To allow more time for finalizing terms and fees, the proposed amendment extends the WDA by one year and includes a 2.6% disposal fee increase, as outlined in the existing escalation formula.
Staff report by Ms. Hannah Shin-Heydorn, City Manager.
Motion/Second: Warren/Barrios
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5 (Barrios, Shawver, Taylor, Torres, and Warren)
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion unanimously carried:
1. The City Council finds that the recommended actions are exempt from CEQA per Section15378(b)(5) [Project does not include]: organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment; and
2. Approved the Second Amendment to the Waste Disposal Agreement with the County of Orange and allowed the City Attorney to make minor edits as necessary prior to the execution of the Amendment; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to Waste Disposal Agreement.
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10. ORAL COMMUNICATION None.
11. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None.
12. MAYOR/CHAIRMAN/COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED BUSINESS 12A. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY ANNOUNCEMENTS • Ms. Zenia Bobadilla, Community Services Director, reported on the City's Paint the Town with Love, Citywide Volunteer Day event, which was held on May 3, • Countis, and sponsors on pressed stul raiu the the City Cove, it ide Volunteer Day event, which was held on May 3, 2025.
• Council Member Warren reported on the upcoming Stanton Communit •oundation's 220° Annual Stanton Car Show event, which is scheduled to bi held on May 17, 2025, at Rodeo 39.
12B. COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE COUNCIL
MEETING
• Council Member Taylor requested to agendize discussion regarding the installation and use of red light (photo enforcement) camera's within the City. • Mayor Shawver requested to agendize discussion regarding obtaining private security services to assist with enforcement of the City's ordinances. 12C. COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE STUDY
SESSION
None.
ITEMS FROM CITY ATTORNEY/AGENCY COUNSEL/AUTHORITY COUNSEL None.
14. ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Ms. Hannah Shin-Heydorn, City Manager, reported on the upcoming FY 2025/26 Budget Workshop, which is scheduled to be held/heard at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting of May 27, 2025.
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14A. ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY
At this time the Orange County Fire Authority will provide the City Council with an update on their current operations.
Division Chief Matthew Schuetz provided the City Council with an update on their current operations.
15. ADJOURNMENT in memory and honor of Mr. Bud Heitman.
Motion/Second: Shawver/
Motion carried at 8:54 p.m.
ATTEST:
CITY ČLERKI
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